Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education

The Master of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education with a specialization in Supervision and Leadership is open to students who have at least two years of teaching experience. The program prepares candidates to assume leadership positions, such as program directors and site supervisors and positions in administration and public policy in agencies serving children and families. Graduates of this master's degree program may be qualified to apply for the highest levels of the California Child Development Permit. Graduates are eligble to apply to our doctoral program.

Supervision and Leadership Specialization (30 units)

Specialization Courses (13 units)

Units

MONT 210

Learning & Development

3

EDUC 244

Staff Development & Parent Education

3

ECE 231

Positive Discipline & Classroom Management

2

ECE 560

Administration & Program Design

3

ECE 541

Assessment in ECE

1

SPED 291

Inclusive Ed

1

Elective Courses (8 units minimum - Requires approval of program director or advisor. Should be related to major area of interest and/or thesis or synthesis project topic.)

ECE 258

Early Education Foundations

3

ECE 310

Advanced Field Observation in ECE

2

ECE 340

Advanced Supervised Field Experience

3-4

ECE 267/268

Creative Arts I and/or II

1

MONT 261

Philosophical Perspectives

3

ECE 270

Current Issues in Public Policy in ECE Leadership

3

MONT 287

Montessori Overview

2

MSTE 223

Technology in the Classroom

1

MSTE 275

Health Education

1

Research Courses (9 units)

Units

EDUC 572

Research Seminar I

3

EDUC 582

Research Seminar II

3

EDUC 592or EDUC 597

Thesis or Synthesis Project s

3

Note: Passing the Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) is required for unconditional acceptance to this graduate degree program and is a prerequisites to EDUC 572 (Research Seminar I). Therefore, all master's degree students are advised to pass the WPE in the first semester of their graduate coursework.